OVNI - 1996 05 - May

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue Date: May 1996
Publisher: Phenomenon Research Association
Type: Newsletter

This issue of the OVNI newsletter focuses heavily on an increase in 'Flying Triangle' (FT) activity reported across the United Kingdom, particularly in the Derby region. It details witness accounts, provides contact information for the association's leadership, and includes a snapshot of UFO events from January to May 1996.

New 'Flying Triangle' Activity Frighens Many Witnesses

The lead article details a surge in sightings of 'Flying Triangles', with many witnesses reporting glowing green or white lights. The editor appealed for witnesses in the Derby Telegraph, resulting in over 30 calls. Approximately 25% of these sightings were confused with the planet Venus, another 25% with a light show over Derby, but 50% described huge glowing Flying Triangles over several previous nights. The most alarming incident occurred on the A50 road near Burton-on-Trent in the early hours of May 1st, with similar events on May 2nd and 3rd. Sightings were also reported from Sheffield and Colchester, with one motorcyclist in Essex claiming to have been followed by a huge FT that came very low. The article notes that UFOs, including FTs, have been seen over local nuclear power stations, with over 100 observations at Sizewell and over 30 at Bradwell in 1995. The author speculates whether aliens are concerned about atomic energy contamination.

Postal Drivers Shocking Journey

This section provides a detailed account from a postal driver, referred to as 'Tom', who experienced a frightening encounter on the A50 road near Burton-on-Trent in the early hours of May 1st, 1996. He describes seeing a bright light that appeared to be descending. He stopped his van and observed a large, very bright object with many lights, including a green light at the rear, passing over houses at Bretby lane. He initially thought it resembled the USA Space Shuttle in shape and size, moving very slowly and silently. The sighting lasted about ten minutes, with the object at Bretby lane lasting 10-20 seconds. The report also mentions that a relief driver had a similar shocking experience on May 2nd, and Tom had another frightening encounter on May 3rd. During the second sighting on May 3rd, the object was described as greyish with bright lights and a green rear light, appearing much larger than the first sighting, and it moved very slowly and silently. Tom has since experienced trepidation and anxiety due to these incidents.

A Snapshot View of Current Events

This section provides a chronological list of UFO activity reported to the organization from January to May 1996. Key entries include:

• February 26: Southport - A hovering Flying Triangle with a central green light, making a 'booming' sound, moved off at high speed.
• March 7: Derby - Two silver discs seen heading N.E. at approx. 300mph at 4,000ft.
• March 28: Chellaston, Derby - A bright light and a 'spinning top' reported.
• April 1: Chaddesden, Derby - A bright star-like light moved with stop-go motion.
• April 2: Sutton-in-Ashfield - Two red pulsating lights seen heading NW.
• April 2 (night): Shelton Lock, Derby - A huge round brilliant white light seen at low altitude with a humming noise, near Rolls-Royce works.
• April 4: Solent, Hampshire - A woman saw a FT; later, two astronomers reported an orange star that changed into an FT.
• May 1: Bretby, Burton-on-Trent - A postal driver encountered a glowing FT.
• May 1: A50 Burton-on-Trent/Swadlincote - Postal driver encountered a UFO.
• May 3: Burton-on-Trent - Postal driver encountered an FT.
• May 18: Uttoxeter - Two UFO discs seen flying across town.

Detailed reports are noted as 'awaiting details' for several entries.

A FT report from Livingstone, West Lothian, Scotland

This is a personal account from May 11th, 1996, describing a sighting at 23:44. The witness, while in his bedroom, felt a strong urge to turn off the light and open the curtains. He then saw a curved, triangular-shaped object with three bright white lights and bright red rings at the corners, and a golden/yellow light in the center. He estimated the object to be 150-200 ft long and noted its unusual maneuvers, which he believed no plane could perform. The object then vanished instantly. The witness also drew a diagram of the object, noting its darker underside and the arrangement of lights.

Shelton Lock, Derby

This section investigates an incident involving a humming noise and a barking dog, with the UFO noted hovering near power lines in the direction of the Rolls-Royce aero-engine works. The date of observation was April 2nd, 1996, at 00:58. The witness, in bed, felt like going out and saw a bright light. When he opened the window wider, he saw a better view of a large, round, bright object, which he thought was the moon but then realized it was something else. He heard a humming sound and barking dogs. The object was described as huge, round, and lit up with rocks of light. A drawing illustrates the object with a curved shape and lights.

Mother Earth: The Truth

This is a poem by Reg Presley, reflecting on strange events and phenomena, particularly crop circles. The poet recounts seeing a 'pictogram' near the Vale of Pewsey and The White Horse on the hill in the summer of 1990. He suggests that these patterns hold a clue to an enigma that unfolds slowly. The poem touches on environmental concerns, implying that 'Mother Earth' is trying to communicate a problem caused by humanity. It speaks of impending global changes, the need for balance and harmony, and a warning to those in power.

The Evening Sky

This column discusses astronomical events and phenomena. It highlights Venus as a bright 'star' dominating the evening sky in May 1996, visible throughout the month and reaching its brightest on May 4th. The column touches on the historical and mythological significance of Venus. It contrasts modern science's mechanistic view of planets with a more spiritual perspective. The full moon on May 2nd is mentioned, and nature lovers are encouraged to enjoy it. The column also briefly addresses Comet Hyakutake, noting its difficulty to locate. Finally, it discusses black holes, describing them as one-way exits from the universe with immense gravitational force, yet also sources of mystery and beauty.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, particularly the 'Flying Triangle' phenomenon, and the unexplained. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and reporting of such phenomena, encouraging witness participation and providing a platform for diverse accounts, from personal experiences to astronomical observations and philosophical reflections on humanity's relationship with the planet. There is a clear interest in the unusual and unexplained, with a leaning towards reporting events that challenge conventional scientific understanding.

Title: Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
Issue Date: 10th April 1996
Publisher: Barry Parkinson
Country: U.K.
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of 'The Evening Sky' explores the profound concepts of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, aiming to explain the 'Big Bang' question and the origin of the universe. It also extensively documents a series of mass UFO sightings that occurred over Sheffield on April 10, 1996, referred to as the 'Sheffield UFO Wave'. The magazine also includes announcements for various UFO-related events and research group activities.

Physics: Relativity and Quantum Mechanics

The article begins by introducing the 'Standard Model' of physics, which accounts for all matter and forces using a limited set of particles: six quarks and six leptons. It highlights that in practice, only two quarks (Up and Down) and one lepton (Electron) constitute most of the matter in the world, with exotic particles appearing only in high-energy physics. These 12 particles and their antimatter counterparts are influenced by 'messenger particles' that carry the known forces.

Quantum mechanics is explained through the principle of uncertainty, stating that a brief measurement time leads to greater uncertainty in a particle's energy or mass. For lighter particles like electrons and positrons, the uncertainty time is extremely short, allowing virtual pairs to constantly pop in and out of existence.

The theory of general relativity, which describes gravity as a curvature of space-time, needs to be integrated with quantum mechanics, where forces are seen as virtual particle exchanges. The Graviton is identified as the messenger particle for gravity, defining the structure of space-time.

The reconciliation of these two theories is leading to new ideas about space-time. Super-string theory suggests that fundamental objects are one-dimensional lines, and elementary particles are their oscillations. This theory requires space-time to have 10 dimensions, referred to as 'orbifold space'.

'Space-time foam' is described as a sea of quantum wormholes that appear and disappear in 'Planck time', potentially spawning infant universes. The Big Bang and its preceding conditions are theorized to arise from a pre-existing space-time, from which new universes can break away, inflate, and become disconnected.

The article emphasizes the immense latent energy within space-time fluctuations, stating that one cubic centimeter contains energy equivalent to 10 billion, billion times the mass of all galaxies. It posits that new universes are constantly being created and expanding from our own space-time.

Space-time is visualized as a layered cake: the top layer contains quarks and electrons (ordinary matter); the next layer consists of virtual particles for electromagnetic, weak, and strong forces; the third layer is the 'Higgs field' that gives mass to quarks; and the lowest stratum is the gravitational field, which is present everywhere but stronger where mass exists in layers above.

Mass Sightings Over Sheffield!

This section details a series of UFO sightings reported on April 10, 1996, in Sheffield and surrounding areas, marking the beginning of what is termed the 'Sheffield UFO Wave'.

8:54 PM, City Centre: Martin Jeffrey and Debbie Martin reported seeing an amber light moving from right to left. Through binoculars, it appeared as a cluster of three or four lights. As it neared the edge of view, Debbie urged it to return. Suddenly, the craft turned sharply, moving closer and revealing a triangular shape with three lights at each appendage. A burst of red light emanated from the front, and the craft shot off.

9:09 PM, City Centre: Martin and Debbie saw the triangle again, flying from left to right. The sighting lasted about five seconds. They contacted Andy Cooper to see if he had witnessed anything.

9:15 PM, Firth Park, Sheffield: Andy Cooper and five other witnesses observed a strange white light moving towards Manchester Airport. It maintained a constant speed and made no sound. After two minutes, it emitted a 'white flash' from its rear, described by some as a beam. After another two minutes, it disappeared from view. Darren Linacre and three other witnesses stayed outside and saw the light move behind a cloud, then reappear at another point in the sky. After thirty seconds, it stopped abruptly and shot straight up into the sky and vanished.

9:33 PM, City Centre: Martin and Debbie observed the triangle again, moving faster than planes. Through binoculars, three amber lights were visible.

9:45 PM, Heeley, Sheffield: Karen Tyler reported seeing a strange white light progressing left to right. It appeared to pass behind Venus before disappearing.

The article notes that UFO activity in Sheffield had trebled recently, with reports of cigar-shaped objects, flying saucers over Hillsborough, and 'Sky Flashes' across the region. It also warns readers to watch out for strange-looking jets with four wings.

Tale Enders: UFO Events and News

This section provides a roundup of upcoming UFO-related events and news:

• EMUFORA Meeting (Nottingham): Nick Pope (MOD) and Mathew Williams (Editor of Truthseekers Review) were scheduled to speak on Saturday, August 17th. Tickets were £4.50/£5.50.
• Robert Morning Sky Event (Andover Cricklade): A presentation on 'Evidence of Alien Presence' by Robert Morning Sky, a Hopi Apache native American, with Colin Andrews and Busty Taylor on June 22nd. Tickets were £10.00.
• Timothy Good Talk (Solihull): Timothy Good gave a talk on May 11th, discussing his new book 'Beyond Top Secret' and praising the PRA booklet 'The Flying Triangle Mystery'. He also provided editorial tips for the upcoming print run of 'The FT Mystery' book.
• Video: 'From Groom Lake to Gulf Breeze': A video by Tony and Carole James (EMUFORA) documenting a journey through the USA, including Area 51 and Gulf Breeze, with an interview with Ed Walters.
• PRA International: OVNI (the magazine) is sent to Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden, and Australia, with a new inquiry from Seoul, Korea.
• Burnley UFO Group: A new UFO group has formed in Burnley, Lancashire, and the OVNI is assisting them with information.
• Mystery at Southport: A Flying Triangle was reported near Meols Cop Road on March 1st, described as triangle-shaped with white and green lights. It hovered, moved around a field, and then flew off.
• Next Meeting (British Legion, Allenton): Scheduled for May 28th at 8 PM, featuring revelations about Flying Triangle cases, video interviews, and a video showing alien implants being removed from abductees.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of cutting-edge physics theories (Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, String Theory) with unexplained phenomena, particularly UFO sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and reporting on UFO events, encouraging readers to stay vigilant and informed. The detailed accounts of the Sheffield sightings suggest a belief in the significance of these events, while the inclusion of physics articles aims to provide a theoretical framework for understanding the universe and potentially, the nature of these phenomena. The magazine also actively promotes UFO research groups and events, fostering a community of interest.